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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,242.29, 93,363.03 and 28,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,242.29, 93,363.03 and 28,944 is: 43,415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,242.29 : 93,363.03 = 28,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,242.29/93,363.03 = 28,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,242.29x = 93,363.03 × 28,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,242.29x = 2,702,299,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,299,540.32/62,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,415.81

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